Remove shadow

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Hi guys,
I'm trying to remove a shadow from a section of block paving, I've tried the clone tool but, can't get the blocks to line up enough to get a satisfactory result, also tried the brush with various settings but, that takes the texture from the blocks, does anyone have any other ideas.
Using CS3
Pete
 
Ok,
Can't post the whole image, here's the offending shadow, doesn't look too bad here but, stands out like a sore thumb in the full image.

 
Vanishing point may work.

Filter > Vanishing Point

Then follow the instructions; click four 'corners' on the pavement to create the perspective plane, then use the stamp tool (within the vanishing point dialog screen) start at an intersecting point at the corner of a brick to make sure stuff lines up right. Then clone away.
 
Not looking for someone to correct it for me, just views on the best way to tackle it.
Cheers
 
Jayst84 said:
Vanishing point may work.

Filter > Vanishing Point

Then follow the instructions; click four 'corners' on the pavement to create the perspective plane, then use the stamp tool (within the vanishing point dialog screen) start at an intersecting point at the corner of a brick to make sure stuff lines up right. Then clone away.
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Thanks, I'll give that a go.
Pete
 
other options include the dogde or blurring the paving slightly as a whole but that would depend on the picture.

Also it looks like a tyre mark on the drive more than a shadow, which could be cleaned if you have the position to be able to re-shoot
 
I tried the dodge tool, didn't work.
It is definately a shadow, from a post, no option to reshoot anyway.
Pete
 
This was a quick 2 minute edit, so it could be done better with a bit more care and attention and fine tuning, but is this heading the way you want?

shadow.jpg
 
That's not bad Scarecrow, care to share how you did that?
Pete
 
New Layer
Set blend mode to Soft Light
Tick the box to fill with 50% grey
Paint on that layer with white to lighten the shadow.

Using the extra layer means you can undo it nice and easily.

You'll need to use a low opacity / flow (<20%) as whacking 100% white onto the layer will send it far too light!
 
Thanks JasonRS, I'll have a go at that after my dinner.
Pete
 
I did it pretty much the same way as JasonRS suggested, except I set the blending mode to overlay rather than soft light. I would also suggest setting the initial opacity of your brush to 10% or less, as this allows a more delicate touch. Remeber you can make several strokes over the same spot to build the effect up. If you go too far, just change the brush colour to black to reduce any bits that become too light.
 
All sorted now chaps, thanks for all the advice.
Pete
 
Pete

Have a look at the patch tool as well
 
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